Appellate Assistant District Attorney - High-Impact Appeals

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Appeals Unit in Hampden County. You will handle complex appellate cases before the SJC and Appeals Court, and manage post-conviction matters in superior, district, and juvenile courts.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The role offers full-time state employment with benefits and a 37.5 hour work week, and is contingent on a

Qualifications

• Required: law school graduate from an accredited law school (Juris Doctorate Degree); Strong communication, research, writing, and computer skills.
• To be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook)
• To be familiar with and to follow the provisions of the Hampden District Attorney's Office Personnel Policies; Assistant district attorneys must be familiar with and adhere to the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct;
• To participate in trainings relevant to Office functions;
• To interact in a respectful and professional manner with the public, judicial, law enforcement personnel, and office staff;
• To complete work assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, file, and argue complex appellate cases in the SJC and Appeals Court.
• Research, draft, file, and argue post-conviction matters in superior, district and juvenile courts.
• Provide legal advice to other assistant district attorneys in the office.
• Maintain professional conduct and collaboration with court personnel.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Strong communication

Computer skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Appeals Unit in Hampden County. You will handle complex appellate cases before the SJC and Appeals Court, and manage post-conviction matters in superior, district, and juvenile courts.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The role offers full-time state employment with benefits and a 37.5 hour work week, and is contingent on a